Laguna Beach Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Committee - March 1, 2021

March 1, 2021

Executive Summary

- The Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Committee (EDPC) met on April 5, 2021, via Zoom to discuss emergency preparedness initiatives, including updates on the COVID-19 pandemic and wildfire prevention efforts. - The committee reviewed the updated draft Safety Element and discussed the Evacuation Time Estimate Study, both critical planning documents for community safety. - Committee members discussed upcoming applications for 2-year terms on the EDPC effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023, with Council interviews scheduled for June 1, 2021. - Multiple subcommittees provided updates on communications, earthquake readiness, emergency circulation, fire risk mitigation, and policy/ordinance working groups. - The Greater Laguna Coast Fire Safe Council presented Santa Ana Wind Threat Index (SAWTI) results from 2019, 2020, and 2021, tracking wildfire risk conditions. - The Laguna Beach Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) submitted a written report on their activities. - The committee operates with subcommittees focused on communications, earthquake readiness, emergency circulation, fire risk mitigation, and policy development. - Public comment opportunities were provided, tho

Key Decisions

- Approval or amendment of the agenda for the April 5, 2021 meeting. - Review and approval of draft minutes from the March 1, 2021 meeting pending committee action.